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The Irish standard., 1887-07-30
NATiONAL LEAGUE.
Sporting, Breyities.

TIE quarter-mile grass bicycle record
WAS beaten at Norwich, Eng, recently,
jn 4e 2.5 seconds. The name Of the sue.
cessful wheelman is Temple.
The third regatta Of the Excelsior
Yacht Club was sailed Tuesday after
noon. The Mermaid was the first Of
The sloops 70 finish and the Phyllis Of
the cat-rigged boats
The articles for the prize fight be.
tween Jake Kilrain and Jem Smith
were signed at London Tuesday. The
fight will take place in Spain, within
400 miles Of Madrid, on Jan. 3, 1885,
Jim Flynn. The Williamsburg heavy
weight boxer, is preparing on the quiet
for Az eight-round 20. Jack Dempsey
is trying to arrange it for him with
Peter j. Nolan, Of Cincinnati. The
contest is to take place in the West pro-
badly about the 1st of September.
George Fl. Hcsner contemplates ac-
compapying his partner, John Mckay,
to Halifax, N. s., and will remain there
for at least two weeks, after which he
will again take up the SOULS, and race
between him and Conley or Ten Eyck
may be looked for i'll the near future.
Arrangements have been made for an
all-round athletic championship meeting g
of Professionals to take place Septem-
Der 10 on the Brooklyn Athletic Club IS
grounds. Gold medals and $2,500 in
money prizes will be awarded to the
winners. Some of those who will CON-
pete are j. Catanach, H. Bethune, NJ.
j. Slattery, Duncan G. Ross and H,
West.
Jacob Schaefer, with his backer,
Richard Roche, met Vignaux in Paris
recently and arranged a match at the
Grand Hotel for October 10. The con-
ditions are f. 5000 side, all entrance
money to the winner, 5000 points up,
on l4-inch balk line standard table
Vigpaux denies refusing to make a
match with Slosson and says he is most
willing to do so.
The following letter from John Teem-
er has been received at the Office of the
Turf, Field and Farm of New York,
with deposit of $3.50: 'tAfter the race
at Pullman, on Decoration day, Ed
ward Hanlan, according to newspaper
report, said that if I had been con-
testant I would have been beaten
twenty lengths. That was simply the
talk of disappointed man. II Hanlan
is twenty lengths better than myself he
should be eager for race with me. 1
send you $3.50 to bind challenge to-
Edward Hanlan for a race of three
miles at single sculls for 81 600 side,
to be rowed in August, before Hanlan
goes to Australia. [ will meet Edward
Hanlan or his representative at the Of
fee of the Turf, Field and Farm any
time he may name, to discuss condi-
tions and sign articles of agreement
The Irish standard., 1887-07-30

Iii is claimed that the method of
using electricity to induce horses 10
stand quiet while being shod has proven
successful. 1t consists OF an induction
coil, {. dry battery and an arrangement
for giving a "shock OF graduated i'll
tensity'' to the animal under treat.
nent. 4 French io,u'na! says that the
most vicious horses subside INTO quiet
ness upon the application Of tl,is de-
vice. ~ T. Wor!a.
The Irish standard., 1887-07-30

The articles for the prize fight be.
tween Jake Kilrain and Jem Smith
were signed at London Tuesday. The
fight will take place in Spain, within
100 miles Of Madrid, on Jan. 3, 1883.
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sum. MONS.

GTATE OF MINNESOTA, County Of Henne-
- pir-District Court, Fourth (4th) Judicial
District.
Thomas Overland, plaintiff, against Catherine
Overland, defendant.
The State OF Minnesota 10 the above-nan,ed de-
fendant:
swer the complaint Of the plaintiff i. the above,
entitled action, which complaint has been filed il.
the Office Of the Clerk of said District Court at
tie city ef Mnneapo county OF Aennepn and
answer to said com plant on the subscribers, at
their office, in the city of MINNEAPOLIS, in the said
11e conay Of ths wnn nnn % ays st M
the day of such service; and if you fail to answer
the said complaint within the time aforesaid the
for the relief demanded in said complaint, to-
gether with plaintiffs costs and disbursements
herein.
Dated July 23rl, A. D. 1857.
ARCPANDER & 6ARCTANDFR,
Plaintiffs Attorney. Minneapolis, MINI.
The Irish standard., 1887-07-30
A man in EyouElvn has been ma

"A man in Brooklyn has been maxi
ing old coins and imposing CHI inno~
cent coin collectors Il, the tuae Of
thousands of dollars. he produces
eine~tree shillings which nobody but
nimself eau detect from the genuine.
and his coppers of 1892 are EeautifnI
10 lock at.-.Bosto7s Transcript
The Irish standard., 1887-07-30
IT is estimated that the mater

1T is estimated that the material
contained in the Chinese wall would
build q wall around the world six feet
high and two feet thick. Its cost was
probably equal to that of all the 100 600
miles Of railroad in the United States.
-Ciucin7auti times.
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Saltwater News.

Postmaster Mccarthy yesterday entertained as
guest postoffce Inspector Wood. of the st. Paul
district.
Miss r. Foley, Of 81, Paul, vino fer week
past has been visiting her sistes, Mrs, Waters. re-.
turned to the capital Wednesday.
1t is estimated chat nearly two inches OF water
fell here during the heavy rain-storm Tuesday
night, yet Tuesday was very warm day, with the
thermometer in the Sos
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-15
JOHN WANAMAKER.

progressive town will allow uninterrupt-
ed racing on its streets. The racers own
this town. The town can't afford to be
owned by the racers. 1t is somewhat
suggestive to see country teams hug the
cutters as they pass through.
The streets ofNewark are race course
for the horses within radius of 10 miles
Now here's suggestion: if racing must
go on, let it he regulated as any establis-
ed course, with notifications to suit the
demands Of the racers. Let tariff of
five dollars be charged each team that
proposes to do any racing or that does
any racing. That is the entry fee, and
entities to one-half days racing The
judges will be the public, who will also
be starters and time keepers. Eight
entries in the morning and twelve in the
afternoon would bring in 500. There
has been a weeks racing so far. The
fund thus produced is to be deposited in
the hands OF the Commissioners, and used
in case the town has to pay damages for
any accident due to the racing.
The above suggestion may not receive
the cordial approval of the racers, but it
would stop racing. Let it be done.
Coon CITIZEN.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-15

DEAR FELLow-CITIzENs OF NEwARK--It
maybe lots of fun to see the racing on
the streets of Newark, but it may not al
ways be so funny. Some one will have
a leg or an arm broken or head mash
edlby arunaway, and the town will have
to do the paying up act. Then there will
be a big growl over the damages.
On Wednesday evening woman who
had no business to be out probably,-as
she was only going to prayer meeting
who thought that she had exercised due
care, was knocked down, and miscelIan-
eously escorted through the snow by
horse and cutter, for several yards. She
miraculously escaped severe injuries.
But upturned sleighs, broken shafts, run
away teams, narrow escapes, are report
ed every hour. 1t is as much as woman's
life is worth to do an ordinary orrand.
What is the good of it all?
Does it pay to allow it?
The only benefit INTERESTED, ma
tional, spectator can discover in it is that
it permits the qualification of little per-
sonal vanity over the speed of ones
horse. That is all. OF course it draws
crowds just as a cooking main, or dog
fight would do. 1t is not represented
that there is anything vicious in the
sport, but it is not TO be denied that no
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-15
Chestnut, Thirteenth and Market streets
and City-hall square

cular that he invented the telephone
several years before Bell. His first
invention was in 1857, while Bell
was first known in May 1881, and
when the fact become known that
Cushman had anticipated Bell" in
discovery of the telephone, the bell
company entered into a contract
with Cushman, which kept him
quiet for three years Now the
Cushman Telephone Company are
putting their machines up and let.
ting them out at greatly reduced
rates over the Bell Company" This
will he interesting, if correct. and
what we quoted above is taken from
the SPACE Circular. Monopolies are
in many instances, heartless con
Germs, and opposition in the tele-
phone business will certainly bring
Electricity that talks" down a few
dollars.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-15
Ladies listers.

One New Lot, just received, Plaids,
with Capes,
$40.
Black Diagonals, with Black Fur
Capes and Cuffs,
Down to Sc.
Black Astrakans.
Down to ).
Black and Brown Diagonals, trim
med with Astrakan,
Down to S..
Black Stockinettes,
Down to So.
Blue Cheviots,
Down from $50 to S1S.
Black Berlin Twills, Nutria Fur
Trimmings,
Down from S15 to $40.
Brown Boucles, Nutria Fur Trim
mings,
Down to So.
Dark Cloth, with Velvet Trimmings
Down from $50 to $40.
Black Astrakans and Figured
Drabs, Fur Trimmed, Silk Facings.
Down from $50 to $40.
Blue Beaver, braided with Black
Silk Braid.
Down from $50 to S12.
A few garments mt SO.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-15

The Frank Io"rnai, Of Paris, publishes
lhe following recipe for Group, which is
sald to have been in the possession of
the family of a well-known French civil
engineer for several generations. 1t is
claimed that complete cure is effected
by it in from two to ten minutes: "Roast
an onion in ashes, then spread it on mus
lin so as to form II poultice. Cover the
onion with another piece Of muslin.
then pour teaspoonful of ammonia on
the ponltice. Apply hot on the throat
and cure is certain" At any rate, saws
that paper, it is simple, cheap and easily
made, and cannot do any harm if it does
not possess all the efficacy that is claimed
for it,
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-15
Carpets and Rugs.

We have purchased from "A man
ufacturer his stock of Smyrna Car
pets, carried over from the fall sea-
son, and to make immediate sale
offer the following prices:
Rugs, 9x12, at S35.
Rugs, xii, at S25.
Rugs, 6x9, at $40.
And all the smaller sizes at cor
respondingly low prices.
w c are continuing our sale of
marked-down Carpets.
Moquettes, Alex Smith a. Sons, at
S1.15.
Best Brussels at S1.15.
All makes of Velvet at S1.00.
Tapestries at 75c; marked down
from Soc and S1.00.
In Oil Cloths we have 800 rem
nants suitable for vestibules and
small rooms at very low prices to
close.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-15

Governor Biggs will be inagurated at
Dover, Tuesday, January 18th, 1887,
with interesting ceremonies, concluding
with "A grand inaugural ball at night.
For the benefit Of those desiring to at
tend, the Philadelphia, Wilmington and
baltimore Railroad Company will sell
excursion tickets on January 18th, good
to return until and including the 10Th,
from all stations on its lines within the
state OF Delaware, and from all stations
on IT. branch lines on the peninsula, to
Dover and return, at one fare for the
round trip.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-15

THERE is growing evil practiced
on county newspapers by city jour
mails and magazines. AT the begin
ming of each year the sanctum of
the country editor is fairly choked
up with hundreds of envelopes,
upon each one cent stamp, and
enclosed prospectus together
with a tabulated statement of what
you Country EDITOR can do and how
you can increase your circulation by
Sclubbing" their journal with your
paper. A failure to publish said
prospectus results in but one thing
your name will be dropped from
the list. Now there would be some
reason in the whole thing if these
modest fellows would not ask so
much. There should be charity dis
played by these rich newspaper
and magazine owners toward their
down-trodden country drivers of the
quill as to make them let up in
their demands to use the country
newspapers at the beginning of each
year as public sign-board for the
wider circulatain of their periodicals
and journals. If the custom in
creases to the same extent during
the next five or six years as it has
in the past, then every country
newspaper might as well prepare to
issue an extra at the beginning of
each year, so great will be the flood
of prospectus"
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-15

THE alarm of fire from neighbor-
ing towns and cities is of such fire.
quent occurrence as to boom up the
fire insurance trade as well as to
send terror to our citizens. Our pro-
lection in case of fire is simply
none. In the first place we want a
good or sufficient water supply, and
after that fire engine. Smyrna has
new an efficient service, and its use
fullness was demonstrated very re-
Gently. Delaware City would not
have suffered materially had she
been provided with an engine. Her
water supply is exhaustless. We
have unsurpassed railroad facilities,
why not keep in step and have wa
ter works and gas or electric light
Everybody would be glad, undoubt-
eddy, had the town all these advan-
tages. But everybody seem slow to
act We have reputed capitalists
among us, but they do not seem to
manifest the interest they should
for the advancement of the town
in which they live. VIII not some
one, or a number, think seriously
on these matters. In the next issue
of THE LEDGER, we hope to be able
to give the opinions of several OF
our leading citizens in reference to
the schemes proposed.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-15

Many of you are glad of a
chance to get fine sets of books
at bargain rates. We have
never before offered you great
er inducements. The volumes
put on the counters today at
reduced prices are without
fault. We tell you just how
many there are of them. How
long there'll be that many rests
entirely with you. 1t won't be
safe to wait till tomorrow and
expect to find a complete as
sortment. Quick Corners will
have first choice. That means
less in books, perhaps, than in
some things, but it means
enough to urge you to prompt
action.
Our book business is now
very great-greater than you
may think, even if you've stood
by the crowded counters for
hours and seen the throng of
buyers and the little army of
hurried salespeople at their
work. Great as is the floor
space we devote to books you
require it all, and you are con-
tinually forcing us to add more.
But you see nothing Of the
Mail Order business. 1t isn't
necessary for you to come here
in person to be well served.
You have at your command
the Mail facilities of the United
States and the best judgment
of some of our most trusted
buyers. Take today's list OF
books for instance. When you
see what you want if it is in
convenient for you to come tc
the store just write to us fol
1t. send money enough to pay
for the book and for the pos
tage on it, which will be one
cent for each two ounces
You can guess near enough tC
what that will be. II you senc
too much well return the ex
cess.
A great thing, this Mail Or
: der System 1t works as per
fectly with other things as witt
books. We send thousands 0
packages through the mail,
daily.
Ohm WANAMAKER.
Chestnut Thirteenth and Market streets
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-15
SCARFS, Eto.
market Street End.)

market Street End.)
Mems Fancy Teck Scarfs, satin
lined, 25c; down from SOC.
Mems Fancy Scotch-Wool Gloves,
1Sc; down from 35c.
Mems Scotch-Wool Gloves,
25c; down from SOC.
Custom-made Shirts, odd sizes, so
cts; usual price to order, $3.50 & so.
five different styles of Mems Col
lars, Zoe; down from Is and 20c.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-15
Towe Is.

Fine Damask, red and blue Dor
ders, knotted fringe,
Now 16 cents.
Same, extra large, regarded as
bargain at 25 cents,
Now 20 cents.
Same, very large, you'll think
them worth at least SOC; were 35c,
Now 25 cents.
Turkish Towels, knotted fringe,
used for splashers or tides,
Down from 35 cents to %.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-15

The pain and misery suffered by those
who are afflicted with dyspepsia are in
describable. The distress of the body is
equailed or surpassed by the confusion
and fortunes of the mind, thus making
its victims suffer double affliction. The
relief that is given by Hoods Sarsapar-
lila has caused thousands to be thankful
for this great medicine. 1t dispels the
causes of dyspepsia, and tones up the
digestive organs Try Hoods Sarsapar-
lila.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-15

DISCOUNT day at country town
National Bank presents very many
amusing spectacles. 1t is a day of
judgment to many poor fellow, and
if his paper fails to pass discount,
he's about as bad off as a sinner in
a protracted meeting.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-15
Ladies' Wraps.

Cloth Wraps, with Feather Trim
mings.
Down from 500 to IS.
Black Diagonals, bound allaround
Down to "a.
Silk Friezes, with Feather Trim
mings and Silk Innings,
Down from $40 to 500
Black Velvet, import Wrap, with
Jet Trimmings,
Down from $50 to s25.
Black Velvet Brocade, trimmed
with Jet,
Down from $50 to SIS.
Brocaded Wraps, with Satin Fin
ish and Feather Trimmings,
Down from S75 to S25.
Same, with Chenille Trimmings,
Down from s75 to s25.
Astrakin Jacket Wraps, heavily
trimmed with Black Fur, silk faced,
Down from S15 to $40.
Brown Brocade, Silk Innings,
Chenille Trimmings,
Down from s45 to 500.
Astrakans, with Satin Lining and
Beaver Trimmings,
Down from $25 to S1S.
Astrakans, with Feather Trimmings,
Down from $40 to Z.
Colored Friezes, with Black Fur
Trimmings,
Down from SIS to $40.
Dark Brown Brocade, Silk Lining
and Chenille Trimmings,
Down from S45 to $40.
One hundred others down from
their original price in the same ratio.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-15
UMBRELLAS.

An Umbrella you can't well help
buying; 26-inch double twill silk;
finest natural handles; paragon
frame; silk case,
S1.75; down from $3.50.
2S-inch, the same,
$500; down from S4.00.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-15

As YET the Delaware Legislature
has done nothing worthy of serious
comment. In another week, how
ever, important matters will be
under consideration, and before the
session closes many wise laws will
have been enacted.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-15

THE Delaware Legislature con-
tains Daisey. 1t is to be hoped the
member will be always attractive to
his brother members.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-15
GLOVES.

A strong cut in Gloves-4-button
Kid, in Tans, Browns and Blacks,
Down to 80 cts; from IS cts.
Women's Cashmere,
% cts; down from 60 cts.
Children's Cashmere,
Is cts; down from 30 cts.
Womens Silk, Plush Lined,
90 cts; down from S1.00.
Women's Cashmere, Best French,
so cts; down from S1.00.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-15

If THE LEDGER does not gain
1000 new subscribers within the
next six months it will not be be-
cause it is not the newsiest and
clearest printed journal on the
Peninsula. Liberal per cent. paid
agents.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-15

Poor John Roach, the famous
ship-builder is dead. He undoubt-
edly died broken-hearted man.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-15

A CHEAPER telephone is needed
inst now. DR.. S. D. Cushman of
Chicago, tells us in neat little cir
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-15

THIS has indeed been carnival
week with lovers of sleighing. New
ark attracts more fine turnouts, as
well as fast horses, than any other
place on the Peninsula. Our Main
street is especially adapted for test
ing the speed of horses. See local
columns of the many flyers seen
here this week.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-15

HAND BILLS, NOTE HEADS
and BILL HEADS printed cheap
at this office.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-15
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THE report of the State Treasurer,
John M. Houston, for the year end
ing January, 1887, is a clear and
concise statement of the financial
condition of the State. As it is, our
assets are greater than our indebted
ness by more than Il quarter of Il
million dollars, with prospective
receipts amounting to sS6,6S3.07.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-15
HOSIERY.

Still lower prices on hosiery.
Misses Wool Hose,
10 cts; down from 25 cts.
Misses Wool Hose, French Cardi-
nal, Is cts; down from 60 cts.
Same quality in Navy, Seal and
Wine, 35 cts; down from go cts.
Childrens Wool Hose, all colors,
10 cts; down from 40 cts.
Boys Scotch Wool Hose,
25 cts; down from 80 cts.
Another lot of Children's Ribbed
Cotton Hose, five different numbers,
10 cts; down from 80 cts.
wOMEN's.
Women's Colored Wool Hose,
124 cts; down from 25c.
Women's Unbleached Cotton Hose,
10 cts; down from 40c.
Women's Printed Cotton Hose,
10 cts; down from SOC.
Women's Printed Cotton Hose,
three styles, 25c, down from SOC
Women's English Cotton Hose,
Navy Blues, 37lc; down from 75c.
Women's Fancy Lisle Thread
Hose, Soc; down from $3.50.
MEMS.
Mems Fancy Striped Cotton J.
Hose, 25c;down from 75c.
Men Fancy Striped Cotton l-Hose,
soc; down from S1.00.
Mems Fancy Striped Merino J.
Hose, 37lc; down from 75c.
Mems Cashmere A-Hose, black
and all colors, SOC; down from 75C
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-15

CHICAGO is suffering from a coal
famine. We are suffering with high
prices placed on the dusky diamonds
,.s,.r,.',.''..'Lsas'''s''.''r.
REPRESENTATIVES, MEDTLL will in
troduce a bill in the Delaware Legis-
lature to abolish the levy court and
have a board of county commission
ers substituted. Mr., Medill, you are
on the right track. This is in the
direction of true reform.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-15

Collar and Cuffs trimmed with real
Beaver Fur,
Down from $25 to S15.
LADIES' JACKETS.
Black Diagonals, beautiful shapes,
$1.00
Silk-lined Plaids and Stripes,
Were $15 now So.
Gray Beavers, with Astrakan Cuffs
and Collar,
Down to $500.
Black Stockinettes,
Down from $40 to 81.
Black Diagonals, with satin facings
and covered seams,
Down from S15 to So.
Boucles,
Down from $40 to SO.
Astrakans, lined and unlined.
Down from S12 to $3.50.
Down from $40 to SO.
Down from IS to so.
In Black, Dark Brown, Dark Blue,
Taboo and Gray.
One lot Brown, Blue and Black,
Stockinettes, beautiful fit,
Down to 1920.
Ladies three-quarter long Coats
in Berlin Twill and Black Diagonals,
bound and unbound, with covered
seams and Satin Innings in sleeves.
Down to $3.50.